I never know what will inspire me to write a blog post, until I’m writing it. Sometimes I plan and think and plan some more; other times something hits me and Ka-boom (see below*), I’m furiously writing! Some posts are deeply meaningful, while others are humorous or whimsical, or informational.

I like Michele W’ at WordPress. Of course I don’t really know her–– though I did meet her at BlogHer 2014, and was enormously amused to realize that her gravatar is a photo! We were chatting at the WordPress help center, and I suddenly felt like a geeky fan, as I made the connection between the very cool photo I’ve always seen, and the real WP guru. It’s not enough that we share a love of semi-colons, but face to face she was super helpful, funny and kind. Ok, so maybe I am a geeky fan, and I may get off topic occasionally–> back on topic:

I don’t do the Daily Prompts very often. That said, they can be very inspiring… which takes me back to what inspires a post. Well, Michele’s Alphabet City prompt inspired me this time. These are words for each of the 26 letters in the alphabet, that represent why I blog; what inspires, impacts, motivates me; how I feel about/when blogging, or what I get from blogging. This is my alphabet of blogging!

Note: Ok, admittedly, X- Xanadu is weak, but if you know what Xanadu is, then I can say that blogging metaphorically takes me there. But, the link takes you to a video that I couldn’t resist… not the “an idealized place of great or idyllic magnificence and beauty” that the dictionary’s defines it as, and how I feel about blogging (admittedly a teeny bit over-stated). But we can all agree that Olivia Newton John, with a Gene Kelly cameo and those dancers, and the 80s hair and style, are infinitely more amusing, right? Also, of note: L-Linked… I don’t mean linked, like the links I’ve included in this post, but the incredibly awesome links I’ve developed with other bloggers and readers. That, THAT, is really why I blog. Right there. Linked. Final note: only after posting, and getting comments, did I notice that this was supposed to be a photo prompt! What?! Duh! So, here’s a “photo” of ABC:

Again, who knows why one prompt inspires, while other equally good ideas don’t. Today I saw this Daily Post and I felt the ABCs of blogging speak to me. Thanks for the inspiration, Michele. Final note: That last link, ABC– after putting Xanadu, how could I not redeem myself with this? I mean epic. Really, watch it and dance. (Takes me back to a happy time and a mad crush–– when a crush on Michael Jackson was uncomplicated and fringe was so cool. And just like that, I’m down the rabbit hole of YouTube Jackson videos!)

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About Dawn Quyle Landau

Mother, Writer, treasure hunter, aging red head, and sushi lover. This is my view on life, "Straight up, with a twist––" because life is too short to be subtle! Featured blogger for Huffington Post, and followed on Twitter by LeBron James– for reasons beyond my comprehension.

Thanks Cathy. It’s been so wonderful meeting so many incredible people, who I feel I know (and can be naked with)… not to mention the joy of meeting in person! That was icing. Butter cream. Icing… oops, not good for naked writers. 😉

I was hooked by what I want to call originality of style. Your style is quite unique. I haven’t quite read something written the way you have written this. Full of fun, wisdom and creativity. You also reminded me it was a photo challenge. I forgot the photo side. Your walk through the A B C is very interesting and creative. Thanks for sharing and getting me inspired.

Thank you too Dawn. It’s always a pleasure meeting new friends. I tarried on your name because it is the first time I have seen it. Mine too I believe for you. I ‘ ll be happy to know how to pronounce your name rightly. Meanwhile, to our friendship on the web, cheers!

I have to admit, as soon as I saw you were going to list blog-related words for each letter of the alphabet, my first thought was, ‘What is she going to use for “X”?’ ‘Xanadu’ was X-cellent!! I love it. You made my day! – Mike

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Mother, Writer, treasure hunter, aging red head, and sushi lover. This is my view on life, "Straight up, with a twist––" because life is too short to be subtle! Featured blogger for Huffington Post, and followed on Twitter by LeBron James– for reasons beyond my comprehension.